A cause has not been determined at this time, but the fire started in the towers that make the animal feed. Three employees had heat exposure, but they refused all treatment.

Hardy Industrial Technologies manufactures solid fuels used in natural consumer and industrial wax products. They also produce alternative solid and liquid fuels for boilers and steel mills, plus dust control agents used in agricultural and industrial markets.

The Painesville Fire Department released the following statement Thursday evening:

The majority of the fire at Hardy Industrial Technologies has been controlled. Fire continues to burn in the basement under the warehouse, which is an area that firefighters cannot safely access. The material that is burning is primarily animal nutrition ingredients containing hydrogenated vegetable oil. Fire crews are in position to monitor the burning material throughout the night and ensure that it does not spread from the basement area. The material will be allowed to burn itself out, after which any remaining spot fire will be extinguished. The structural stability of the building, smoke travel in the surrounding area, and changing weather conditions are all being monitored. Citizens are advised to call 440-350-5499 with questions or concerns.R. Mike Warner, Chief, Concord Fire Dept.Incident Commander

As millions of residents in north Georgia prepare for a total solar eclipse next Monday afternoon, eye care experts are warning the damage suffered from looking at the eclipse could be significant, and potentially permanent.

As millions of residents in north Georgia prepare for a total solar eclipse next Monday afternoon, eye care experts are warning the damage suffered from looking at the eclipse could be significant, and potentially permanent.